Ultimate Jalapeno Poppers

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

In Ireland up until recently it was near impossible to find fresh jalapeno peppers. As soon as i discovered they sold them in supermarkets finally, they had to be put to use A.S.A.P.  A fantastic finger food, the jalapeno popper is a favorite among so many! Usually coated in a spiced breadcrumb, this recipe takes them to the next level. Smokey streaky bacon rashers are the not so secret ingredient, and it makes them AWESOME! If you're not a jalapeno popper fan, you will be after these!

Courgetti Bolognese

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 2 hours 45 minutes

Everyone loves Spaghetti Bolognese. It is a staple dinner in houses all across the world, and everyone always looks forward to spaghetti night. This is a twist on the classic, that is not only super tasty, but so much healthier. By Replacing the spaghetti with courgettes your not only getting more vegetable goodness, but it cuts the carbs almost completely out of the meal. This is one to try for sure.

Aubergine and Tomato Pasta

Preparation:  15 minutes

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

This Mediterranean inspired dish is packed full of flavour, so don't be put off by the lack of meat! The rich tomato sauce combined with the aubergine is a real treat and it is so inexpensive. Although I do recommend you use fresh herbs in this recipe if they are not easily accessible to you you can substitute a teaspoon of the dried stuff. 

Chorizo and Red Onion Salad

Preparation: 10 Minutes

Cooking Time: 5 Minutes

This is a quick, tasty salad and is very easy to construct. It should be served warm, but this isn't at all necessary. Its all about the preparation with this one as it pays off to be one step ahead of yourself. I personally don't season this salad because I expect the saltiness from the feta, and the pepper kick from the rocket. Chorizo is an amazing cured sausage and although it is fully cooked and tastes amazing already, it really doesn't hurt to get it a bit crispy on the  pan. The best part about this is it releases its amazing paprika flavour which can be utilized in creating the greatest salad dressing you'll ever taste!!

Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

No matter what Chinese restaurant you frequent, you are bound to find this soup on the menu. Chicken and Sweetcorn soup is a simple dish to throw together in just a few minutes, with a minimum of ingredients. People don't really make their own Chinese food at home because it never really hits the mark, but honestly, people won't be able to tell the difference with this recipe!

Guacamole

Preparation: 10 minutes

Guacamole is without a doubt my favorite Mexican condiment and dip. It takes just a few minutes to throw together and is always worth making your own. The fresh stuff tastes infinitely better than the processed goo you squeeze from a tube, and it costs less to make yourself. On top of all this, it is literally the easiest thing to make EVER!

Roast Chilli Salsa

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

This is a wonderfully fresh, zingy salsa, with a kick. Salsa is a natural accompaniment to any Mexican dish, and this one doesn't disappoint. This recipe is for chilli lovers, but for a milder version you can always use less chilli. Roasting the veg adds a whole new dynamic to this recipe, and especially the chilli, as it allows the heat to permeate every part of the salsa while sweetening the flavor.